🇹🇷 Türkiye
World Cup 2026 | Group D | Power rating | World rank #25
About Türkiye
Türkiye are a passionate footballing nation capable of deep runs. A UEFA side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1787 -25th of the 48 teams -in Group D.
Their standout World Cup was a third-place finish in 2002. Energetic and combative, blending technical attackers with a fierce competitive edge.
Drawn alongside United States, Australia and Paraguay, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with United States. The model lists them 4th in the group and to fall short of the knockout rounds.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Türkiye arrive with a young, technical squad built around high-upside attackers and experienced midfield leadership.
World Cup history
Türkiye have a short but memorable World Cup record, highlighted by a third-place finish in 2002. WC26 marks their return to the finals after a long absence.
Recent form
Türkiye qualified through UEFA after finishing second behind Spain in their qualifying group.
2026 World Cup angle
They are a live Group D threat because their attacking midfield can unsettle any opponent. Defensive organization and striker efficiency may determine whether they advance cleanly or rely on the expanded third-place route.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Türkiye model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs 🇦🇺 Australia FT | 0 : 2 | -- |
| vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay FT | 0 : 1 | -- |
| vs 🇺🇸 United States FT | 3 : 2 | -- |